Undergraduate Financial Literacy

Financial literacy is the ability to understand how money works — from earning it to spending it, and knowing how to make choices that will support a lifetime of financial well-being. WPU offers these resources to assist with money management:

Preparing for Financial Freedom by Mary Hunt. April 10, 2014, recording of the live presentation of sound tips to help students achieve financial freedom while pursuing a degree.

Foundations Uis a comprehensive financial literacy and management site that is free and easy to use. They provide great tools and information about financial decision making while in school and in the future.

Know what you owe (nslds.ed.gov). Keep track of student Federal Stafford Loan debt as well as find lender and servicer contact information for each Federal Stafford Loan.

Exit Counseling. Do you want to get a real-time amount for monthly loan payments? Do you want to know how those payments fit into your budget? Visit studentloans.govto find answers.

Annual Credit Report. Get access to your credit report for free once a year. Keep track of your credit as a way to assist you in future purchases such as renting an apartment, buying a car, or buying a house.